HOUSTON - The prosecution and the defense have rested in the murder trial of Sarah Hartsfield, who is accused of killing her husband in Chambers County.

Joseph Hartsfield, Sarah's fifth husband, died in January 2023, days after being taken to the hospital. The sheriff's office said they were called in to investigate a "suspicious" illness, and believe his death days later was the result of foul play.

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The court is not allowing the trial to be livestreamed. However, FOX 26 is at the trial and will bring you updates throughout the day in this story and on the free FOX LOCAL app.

Day 8 updates

On Wednesday morning, the State and the defense rested. Sarah will not testify in her trial.

The jury will hear closing arguments before beginning deliberations.

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